margins

[ˈmɑːdʒɪnz]

margins Definition

• 1. the blank space around the written or printed area on a page
• 2. an amount by which something is won or falls short

Using margins: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "margins" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The text should be centered on the page with equal margins on all sides.

• Example

  The company operates on very narrow profit margins.

• Example

  The candidate won the election by a wide margin.

margins Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for margins

• border
• edge
• perimeter
• periphery

Phrases with margins

• margin of error

  the range of values within which a measurement or result is expected to fall

  Example

  The poll had a margin of error of plus or minus 3 percentage points.

• margin call

  a demand by a broker that an investor deposit more money to maintain a margin account

  Example

  The investor received a margin call when the value of their securities fell below a certain level.

• profit margin

  the difference between the cost of producing something and the price it is sold for, expressed as a percentage of the selling price

  Example

  The company's profit margin has been steadily increasing over the past year.

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Summary: margins in Brief

The term 'margins' [ˈmɑːdʒɪnz] refers to the blank space surrounding the written or printed area on a page. It can also mean the amount by which something is won or falls short, such as a profit margin or a margin of error. Examples include 'The text should be centered on the page with equal margins on all sides.' and 'The company operates on very narrow profit margins.'